The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three security personnel during an attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, in Jos.
In an update issued on Tuesday and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, the command confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of June 16, 2026, involving security personnel stationed at the facility.
“The Plateau State Police Command, on a very sad note, wishes to confirm the incident that occurred in the early hours of today, 16th June 2026, involving security personnel on duty at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru.
“Regrettably, three security personnel lost their lives during the incident,” the statement said.
The command disclosed that additional security measures had been deployed around the facility following the attack, with intensified patrols in the surrounding areas.
“Security reinforcements have been deployed, and patrols have been intensified around the general area by the Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah,” SP Alabo stated.
The police assured residents that normalcy had returned to the area, adding that investigations into the incident had commenced.
“The situation is under control and normal activities have resumed,” the statement added.
“Investigation is ongoing. The command urges members of the public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses.”
The incident comes amid renewed concerns over insecurity across parts of the country, with lawmakers and government officials pushing for new approaches to address emerging security threats.
Speaking on the broader security situation, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for fresh and innovative solutions, saying existing strategies have not fully addressed the challenges facing Nigeria.
Abbas made the remarks on Monday while declaring open a public hearing on security-related bills organised by the House Committee on Defence, chaired by Hon. Babajimi Benson.
The Speaker said the 10th National Assembly was committed to strengthening the legal and institutional structures governing Nigeria’s military operations, describing the hearing as a platform for evidence-based discussions rather than a routine legislative exercise.
The bills under consideration include the Armed Forces Farms and Ranches Scheme Bill, which seeks to link food security with military capacity, particularly in conflict-affected agricultural areas; the Gender Representation in the Armed Forces Bill, aimed at promoting broader inclusion within the military; the Nigerian Military Force Bill, which proposes reforms to military administration; and the Veterans’ Federation of Nigeria Bill, focused on improving welfare support for retired military personnel.
Abbas said the proposals were designed as responses to changing security realities and the need to build a stronger, more effective and inclusive military institution.
“Let me state clearly: the security challenges we face today demand bold, fresh thinking. The old ways have not fully worked. We must be open to legislative innovations,” he said.
He urged serving and retired military personnel, civil society groups, gender experts, veterans, legal practitioners and members of the public to contribute to the legislative process.
“Do not hold back because you think your voice does not matter. It does. Do not stay away because you fear your submission will be ignored. I give you my word—every memorandum will be read, every oral presentation will be noted, and all relevant contributions will be considered and, where applicable, incorporated into the final reports and bills. This is our legacy as the People’s Assembly,” Abbas stated.
The Speaker assured stakeholders that the House Committee on Defence would conduct the process transparently and fairly.
“We are not here to defend any interest or hidden agenda. We are here to serve the Nigerian people and to produce legislation that will make our Armed Forces more professional, more accountable, more gender-sensitive, and more effective in protecting lives and property.”
The Chairman of the Defence Committee, Hon. Babajimi Benson, said the proposed bills would address key areas of national defence, including military education, professional development, healthcare support, strategic research, veterans’ welfare, governance reforms and food security initiatives.
He said the proposals were aimed at building a stronger and future-ready military capable of responding to evolving threats such as terrorism, insurgency, cybercrime and transnational criminal activities.
“Collectively, these proposals represent an important effort to build a stronger, more professional, innovative, and future-ready military institution,” Benson said.
Meanwhile, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has announced new security measures aimed at disrupting the activities of bandits and kidnappers operating in the state.
The measures include a ban on the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across Katsina State, as well as restrictions targeting activities believed to support criminal networks.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the directives were issued through an Executive Order following an emergency security meeting involving security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
The statement said the ban on fuel movement in containers was introduced to prevent criminal groups from accessing supplies that could support their operations in forests and remote locations.
It added that intelligence reports indicated that the movement of fuel in jerrycans had been linked to activities supporting armed groups, prompting the government to take action.
The state government also ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone-charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas.
The directive was based on security assessments indicating that some of the facilities were allegedly being used by criminal networks for communication and financial transactions.
The Executive Order also imposed a ban on motorcycle use in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas, with authorities believing the restriction would affect the movement of bandits and kidnappers who rely heavily on motorcycles.
Governor Radda reiterated that protecting lives and property remained a priority of his administration, assuring residents that the government would continue working with security agencies to restore peace and stability.
He urged citizens to support security operations by complying with the directives and providing useful information to authorities.
The governor warned that violators of the Executive Order would face sanctions, stressing that the measures were part of broader efforts to dismantle support systems used by criminal groups and improve security across the state.
